Until recently, business management professionals didn’t realize that live plants in business interiors deliver a real, quantifiable payoff. The benefits and values are far, far greater than the cost. Business management used to look at interior plants and say “Plants enhance appearance, make everyone feel good --- but they are an expense.” Today, more and more savvy managers view interior plants as an investment that pays off. Handsomely. Everyday.
There is growing recognition within the sustainability movement that to be truly effective, a green facility must do more than effectively use natural resources. These facilities need to nurture the health, prosperity and general well being of the inhabitants of its spaces. Do the right things, and remember, the building isn't green until the plants arrive!
The efficient use of natural resources is vitally important to our futures. Energy and environmental related costs represent only a small portion of the full costs of a facility. The human capital that occupies a facility is, by far and away, the largest cost of any facility.
What can you do to retain your best employees? A study by the Professional Landcare Network (PLANET) indicated that live plants in building interiors build morale and retain employees. And, NASA studies have repeatedly proven that living plants clean contaminants from the air. This can reduce the incidence of colds and allergic reactions. The result? Less absenteeism, fewer sick days, more productive employees.
When you add interior plants, more people are attracted to the area and stay longer. University studies, as well as research conducted at the Opryland Hotel and the Metro Center, confirm these findings. The conclusion: expenditures on interior planting are more than recovered by the economic success in business.
Learn how Plants are essential to creating and maintaining a healthy, sustainable and profitable environment. Explore the research, press & available tools by visiting www.greenplantsforgreenbuildings.org. You’ll discover how to optimize nature's technology and improve your business with live plants.
